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Politics

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  Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

  The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically.

• Foreign interference inquiry to hear from Privy Council Office officials

  A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from security officials working in the office that supports the prime minister.

• Trudeau heads to ASEAN summit and Ukraine defence meetings this week

  Justin Trudeau will travel to Laos later this week for the ASEAN summit, marking what his office says will be the first official visit of a Canadian prime minister to the Southeast Asian country.

Health

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  Nobel Prize in medicine honours 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

  Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control what the cells do and when they do it.

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible Listeria contamination for more than a dozen brands of beef jelly tongue products sold in Ontario.

• A woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

  Scurvy is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers and doctors should be on the lookout for possible cases, according to researchers following a recent case.

Sci-Tech

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  A spacecraft is on its way to a harmless asteroid slammed by NASA in a previous save-the-Earth test

  A spacecraft blasted off Monday to investigate the scene of a cosmic crash.

• 5 Nobel-worthy discoveries that haven't won the prize

  The best minds in science will be thrust from academic obscurity into the spotlight this week when the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine are announced. However, there is no shortage of Nobel-worthy discoveries: Here are five breakthroughs that haven't resulted in a life-changing call from Stockholm — at least not yet.

• What can a fruit fly's brain tell us about our own?

  Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.

Entertainment

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  Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone, dead at 63

  Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died. He was 63.

• U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from singer R. Kelly, convicted of child sex crimes

  The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal Monday from the singer R. Kelly, who is now serving 20 years in prison after being convicted of child sex convictions in Chicago.

• Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates after recent surgery

  Donald Glover has cancelled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour.

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  Police in several Canadian cities, including Vancouver, are increasing their presence in preparation for protests and rallies on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel.

• A man parked a minivan in front of Vancouver City Hall Sunday evening and set it ablaze, according to police.

• New Democrat David Eby, B.C. Conservative John Rustad and Sonia Furstenau set to square off in televised debate Tuesday.

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  Police say that they are investigating an apparent road rage incident in North York that may have involved gunfire.

• Lawyers representing the Ontario man accused of selling hundreds of suicide kits with deadly effect around the globe have filed to intervene in a case in Canada’s highest court, arguing there is no way he can be charged with murder under Canadian law.

• A woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

  Scurvy is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers and doctors should be on the lookout for possible cases, according to researchers following a recent case.

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  Opponents to blanket rezoning in Calgary are inviting members of the public to learn more about the next steps in the fight against the controversial plan.

• Lethbridge police are looking for a 32-year-old man they say escaped from a psychiatric ward at the Chinook Regional Hospital.

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  Continuing this trend of unusually warm weather, southern Alberta will start this week with sunshine and daytime highs that are seven to eight degrees warmer than average.

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  Trial running begins today on the Trillium Line, one of the final steps before Ottawa’s new north-south line opens to the public. “This is TransitNEXT’s final exam, and it will be a rigorous one,” Renee Amilcar, Transit Services general manager, told councillors and the media last Thursday.

• A unique form of clouds made an appearance over the skies of Ottawa on Sunday evening.

• Ottawa Public Health is recommending all residents receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall, with the updated vaccine expected to be available for high-risk individuals starting next week.

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  Students and supporters from Montreal universities have two protests and vigils planned to mark the anniversary of the current war between Israel and Gaza.

• Celine Dion introduced the marquee Dallas Cowboys - Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Night Football game before getting drenched by orange Gatorade.

• The Quebec government has announced details of its 2030 Nature Plan, a $922 million roadmap that should enable Quebec to protect 30 per cent of its territory in the coming years.

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  Albertans can start booking their annual flu and COVID shots as of Monday, with appointments beginning next week.

• A Westlock, Alta., man faces several child pornography charges.

• A kidnapping victim was found by police during a traffic stop in northern Alberta earlier this month.

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  The eight sons of Richard and Sarah Harvie from Gormanville, N.S., are believed to be the most siblings from one family, from either North America or the British Commonwealth, to serve in the Second World War.

• New Brunswick's Liberal and Green parties are set to make announcements about health care on the campaign trail today as the provincial election race enters its second half.

• The ferry service between Saint John, N.B., and Digby, N.S., will be out of commission for nearly two months due to mandatory work in Quebec.

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  Manitobans are in cleanup mode after intense winds barreled through southern parts of the province this weekend.

• A new report from Doctors Manitoba is calling for major changes to the way sick notes are issued in Manitoba, saying they are a waste of time for doctors and employers.

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  DEVELOPING | Police in several cities to increase presence ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

  On the anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks in Israel, police departments in cities across Canada are increasing their presence in Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as at the locations of planned protests.

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  The Saskatchewan Party says it plans to improve health services for women by providing them with a self-screening kit for HPV as an alternative to the Pap test.

• As Saskatchewan's population grows, a number of new constituencies have been created to account for larger numbers in certain areas, including within Regina and Saskatoon.

• Saturday was not an ideal fall day for the residents of southern Saskatchewan – as winds reaching highway speeds were reported.

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  Jalen Belle-McCormack, 20, from Toronto, is currently wanted on a warrant in connection to a shooting at a Waterloo business on May 18.

• According to police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of Victoria Street North and St. Leger Street around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

• Police were called to a report of a collision involving a Lincoln SUV and a Jeep SUV at the intersection of Hazel Street and Austin Drive at around 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

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  The Saskatchewan Party says it plans to improve health services for women by providing them with a self-screening kit for HPV as an alternative to the Pap test.

• A permanent memorial at the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash is about to be a step closer.

• As Saskatchewan's population grows, a number of new constituencies have been created to account for larger numbers in certain areas, including within Regina and Saskatoon.

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  A woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

  Scurvy is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers and doctors should be on the lookout for possible cases, according to researchers following a recent case.

• More than three dozen charges have been laid against a northern Ontario man accused of fraudulently depositing cheques twice.

• One person was taken to hospital after a vehicle collided with a moose on MR80 in Greater Sudbury on Saturday evening.

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  Anyone calling 911 across parts of midwestern Ontario Monday morning may be experiencing what's being escribed as "technical difficulties."

• DEVELOPING

  DEVELOPING | Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm. Florida orders evacuations

  Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm off Mexico and threatens Florida, forecasters say.

• Permanent funding provided to London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and other hubs hopes to improve quality of life for patients on ventilators.

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  Officers arrested a man accused of pointing a firearm at two people in Barrie over the weekend.

• A Severn Township man accused in a sexual assault investigation was granted bail on Monday.

• Emergency crews are on scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck in New Tecumseth.

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  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $17,000 in unreported cash at the Ambassador Bridge.

• Windsor police responded to a crash at the Children’s Aid Society on Sunday.

• A 40-year-old Windsor woman was taken off the road after OPP say she was caught speeding on Highway 3.

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  New Democrat David Eby, B.C. Conservative John Rustad and Sonia Furstenau set to square off in televised debate Tuesday.

• Emily Carr design student Angus Duguid created the mouthpiece for his final University project.

• NDP Leader David Eby promised Sunday to support police in British Columbia to keep illegal guns off the streets and protect communities, but accused B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning to make the province less safe.

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  Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death in downtown Kelowna, RCMP have made an arrest in the case.

• NDP Leader David Eby is promising to offer a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.

• Three young suspects have been arrested in connection with a swarming attack on a teenager in B.C.'s Okanagan last week – and authorities have asked the public to stop circulating disturbing videos of the incident.

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  Lethbridge police are looking for a 32-year-old man they say escaped from a psychiatric ward at the Chinook Regional Hospital.

• While the summer may be over, construction season in Lethbridge is not.

• Lethbridge police executed dozens of warrants and laid numerous charges in another targeted enforcement project in the downtown area.

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  Greater Sudbury in partnership with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, is hosting the organization's annual mining conference.

• As part of an ongoing investigation, provincial police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Kubota tractor stolen in North Shore Township, Ont., last month.

• A 33-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly spraying bear mace at three individuals in northwestern Ontario.

N.L.

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  Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change

  As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit identity have been rejected by Indigenous organizations across Canada, a national Inuit leader worries the Liberal government is putting the rights of Indigenous Peoples at risk.

• Marathon goat: Animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

  He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.

• Labrador residents say 'inhumane' food prices force families to go hungry

  A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are 'inhumane' and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food.